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1 Color
1.1 Color
Pink, Purple, Red, White
Yellow
1.1.1 Color Meaning
Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence
Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
1.2 Stem Size
0"
0"
1.3 Fragrance
NA
Spicy
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
Sunflower
5
Rank: 5 (Overall)
34
Rank: 1 (Overall)
Lily
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1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
Star
Sun
1.5.2 Height
Lavender
8.00 cm
Rank: 11 (Overall)
50.00 cm
Rank: 3 (Overall)
Verbena
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1.5.3 Diameter
Daffodil
2.00 cm
Rank: 12 (Overall)
7.50 cm
Rank: 5 (Overall)
Iris
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1.6 Line
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Silhouette
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Blossom Texture
Not Available
Not Available
1.9 Blossom Size
0"
0"
1.10 Form
Not Available
Not Available
2 Care
2.1 Growing Conditions of
2.1.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun
Full Sun
2.1.2 Watering
Enough
Enough
2.2 Soil
2.2.1 Type of Soil
Loamy
Loamy, Sandy
2.2.2 The pH of Soil
Dandelion
6.00
Rank: 6 (Overall)
6.00
Rank: 6 (Overall)
Gardenia
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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers
Phosphorus
Lime stone
2.3 Common Pests and Diseases
2.3.1 List of Pests
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs
NA
2.3.2 List of Diseases
Powdery Mildew, Rust
NA
2.4 Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season
All Summer Season
2.5 Vase Life
0
0
3 Interesting Facts
3.1 Facts
3.1.1 History
3.1.2 Origin
Eurasia
North America, South America
3.2 Interesting Facts of
  • The name Aster comes from Greek word Aster which means 'Star'.
  • The flower looks like a single flower, but it is actually a cluster of about 300 small yellow disk flowers surrounded by colorful petals.
  • This flower actually tracks the position of the Sun in sky.
  • Tallest sunflower was grown of about 25' 5.5" height in in the Netherlands in 1986.
3.3 Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season, Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
3.4 Habit
Shrubs
Herbs
3.5 Flower Meaning
3.6 Astrological Flower
3.7 Birth Month Flower
3.8 Flower Availability
4 Benefits
4.1 Uses
Not Available
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4.2 Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Regulates the Menstruation cycle, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats bronchial infections, Treats laryngeal and pulmonary inffections
4.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory
Bears expectorant properties, Have diuretic properties
4.2.2 Culinary Uses
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
4.3 Other Benefits
4.3.1 Design Uses
4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses
Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes
Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Wedding
Friendship Day, Wedding
4.4 Allergy
NA
Breathing problems, dry or cracked skin, Headache, Itching, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinus pain, Wheezing
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
Helianthus
5.4 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
5.4.1 Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
5.5 Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyta
5.5.1 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
5.5.2 Order
Asterales
Asterales
5.6 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
5.7 Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
5.7.1 Sub Family
Asteroideae
Asteroideae
5.8 Genus
Not Available
Not Available
5.9 Number of Species
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)

About Aster and Sunflower

It is said that earth laughs with flowers. Be it Fragrant Flowers or non-fragrant flowers, they keep the surrounding cheerful. They are the best gift from mother earth. Let’s know about Aster and Sunflower facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Aster and Sunflower Facts and color

You must be curious to know more about Aster and Sunflower facts and color. flowers.comparespecies.com will let you know all the Interesting Facts about Aster and Sunflower. Aster comes in Pink, Purple, Red, White colors whereas Sunflower flowers are with Yellow colors. Other Aster and Sunflower facts will definitely amuse you.

Aster and Sunflower growing conditions

Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential Aster and Sunflower growing conditions. Aster requires Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Loamy soil. Sunflower needs Full Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Loamy, Sandy soil. Get other Aster and Sunflower facts in the sections below.

Aster and Sunflower Facts

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Aster and Sunflower Classification

After knowing about various Aster and Sunflower facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, Aster and Sunflower classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of Aster and Sunflower is Symphyotrichum novae-angliae and Helianthus respectively. Aster belongs to Asteraceae family whereas Sunflower falls under Asteraceae family. Also check out Flowers by Color so as to plant colorful aroma in the garden.